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Robert La Follette, Sr. was a Wisconsin Congressman, Governor, and later US Senator.

He served as Governor form 1901 - 1906, and as US Senator from 1906 - 1925.

He was a Republican who was instrumental in the creation of Progressivism and the Progressive Party. He ran for President in 1924 as a third party (Progressive) candidate, garnering 17% of the vote. His nickname was "Fighting Bob".

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